City Policeman Hurt In Fall Down Embankment Police

June 16, 1986|The Morning Call

Patrolman Thomas Houck was admitted to the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center early today for treatment and observation of injuries he received when he fell down a 50-foot embankment in the 800 block of S. Jefferson Street at the Allen Garden Apartments.

The Allentown Fire Department assisted with men and equipment to bring Houck back to the top of the embankment.

Patrolman Teri Mertz was treated at Allentown Hospital for scrapes and bruises she received while trying to locate Houck.

Police said Houck was dispatched to the apartment complex to investigate a complaint of persons in the swimming pool. When Houck reached the scene, the swimmers ran down the embankment.

Police said two of them returned to aid Houck and to lead other policemen and paramedics to where he had fallen.

Police described the swimmers as juveniles. At least two of the juveniles also were injured when they apparently fell trying to flee from Houck.